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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS ® The Agency continued working as part of the East Bay Green Corridor, a regional partnership committed to strengthening the green technology economy while reaching sustainability goals. In 2010 -11, Agency involvement in the Corridor was focused in the areas of marketing/website development and business development. A primary goal of the Agency's participation is to attract green businesses to opportunity sites which mainly exist in the West San Leandro industrial area. San Leandro staff also worked with other members of the green Corridor to develop an e- Newsletter that highlights existing green businesses and noteworthy stories about the region's green economy. The East Bay Green Corridor was designated as an Innovation Hub (iHub) by the State of California. • In 2010 -11 Agency staff assisted with the implementation of the "Careers in Industrial Technology" program, an initiative to introduce high school students to job training and opportunities in manufacturing businesses. The program was launched this year and a group of students from San Leandro High School were given tours of several industrial businesses within the City where they learned about available jobs, hiring practices, and the skills required for a successful career in manufacturing. • The Agency continued implementation of an Industrial Competitiveness Grant program to provide technical assistance as well as funding for capital improvements which assist manufacturers and other industrial businesses in increasing energy efficiencies, thereby reducing their costs. This not only meets the City's goal of green house gas emissions reduction, but also assists businesses in remaining competitive. In 2010 -11, the Agency used this program to contribute to lighting improvements at Mi Rancho Tortilla Factory, PrimeSource Building Materials, and Glesby Wholesale, and for the installation of skylights at Scandic Springs. • Ridge Foundry, located at 1554 Doolittle Drive, completed a successful facade improvement which included the installation of new fencing and landscaping along the Doolittle frontage. • In 2010 -11 the Agency continued to provide administrative support the San Leandro LINKS shuttle which transports employees between industrial businesses and the Downtown San Leandro BART Station. Ridership of the shuttle continues to be strong, and the Agency facilitated renegotiation of the contract with service provider MV Transportation to provide a small decrease in operating expenses. Although grants have been secured for the next three fiscal years, a small financial contribution from the Agency was needed in 2010 -11 to ensure that the account remained solvent. Minor Agency support will likely be needed in future years. 10